

Trapped in Silence
1986-05-11 · 94 min · ★ 6.3
A compelling drama about a silent, violent teenager. Kevin suffers from elective mutism and no one has ever heard him utter a word.
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- Directors
- Michael Tuchner
- Production companies
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- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Marsha MasonJennifer Hubbell
Kiefer SutherlandKevin Richter
John MahoneyDr. Winslow
Stephen PearlmanDr. Rosenthal
Ron SilverDr. Jeff Tomlinson
Amy WrightDana Wendolowski
Harsh NayyarDr. Perkash
John McCurryTyler Getz
Rebecca SchullMarlys Mengies
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